SARAL is Maharashtra’s own student database system, now integrated with UDISE+ through a combined portal schools must use for 2025-26 data entry. Schools update student records at student.maharashtra.gov.in using their UDISE code, rather than a separate standalone login.
Key Takeaways
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| What SARAL stands for | Systematic Administrative Reforms for Achieving Learning by Students |
| Current portal | SARAL + UDISE+ Integrated Portal (mandatory for 2025-26 onward) |
| Login URL | student.maharashtra.gov.in/stud_db/users/login |
| Login credential | School’s UDISE code, used as part of login access |
| Older records | Data up to 2024-25 is accessed through the Old Student Portal link separately |
What Is SARAL, and Why Is It Merged With UDISE+?
SARAL predates UDISE+ as Maharashtra’s own system for tracking student enrollment, attendance, and examination records at the state level. Rather than running two separate systems in parallel, Maharashtra now requires schools to use a single SARAL + UDISE+ Integrated Portal, so student data entered once satisfies both the state’s own requirements and the national UDISE+ database.
If you’re looking for the general UDISE+ Maharashtra state login rather than the SARAL-specific student database, see the Maharashtra state login guide instead.
How to Access the SARAL + UDISE+ Portal
1. Go to the Official Login Page
Navigate to student.maharashtra.gov.in/stud_db/users/login directly. This is the current portal for 2025-26 onward — bookmark it rather than relying on search results, since older SARAL URLs are no longer the primary entry point.
2. Log In Using Your School’s UDISE Code
Your school’s UDISE code forms part of the login credentials. If you’re unsure of your code, verify it with the UDISE Code Finder before attempting to log in.
3. Choose Online or Offline Data Entry
Most schools enter student data directly online through the portal. For schools with limited connectivity or large student counts, an offline Excel-based data entry option is also available, which can be uploaded once complete.
4. Enter New Admissions and Updates
New student data entries, promotions, and record updates for the current academic year must go through this integrated portal — not the standalone systems used in earlier years.
5. Use the Old Student Portal Only for Historical Data
Any data tied to academic years up to 2024-25 lives on a separate Old Student Portal link. Don’t use it for current-year entries.
Common Issues Schools Run Into
| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Can’t find where to enter 2025-26 data | Using an old bookmarked SARAL link instead of the integrated portal | Switch to student.maharashtra.gov.in/stud_db/users/login |
| Historical records missing after switching portals | Older data lives on the separate Old Student Portal | Access historical years through the Old Student Portal link specifically |
| Login fails with UDISE code | Code entered doesn’t match the school’s verified UDISE code | Confirm the correct code via the UDISE Code Finder before retrying |
| Offline Excel upload rejected | Template format doesn’t match the current academic year’s structure | Download a fresh template from the portal rather than reusing an old file |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does SARAL stand for?
SARAL stands for Systematic Administrative Reforms for Achieving Learning by Students, Maharashtra’s state student database system.
Is SARAL the same as UDISE+?
No, but they’re now integrated. SARAL was Maharashtra’s own system; schools now use a combined SARAL + UDISE+ Integrated Portal so one data entry satisfies both systems.
What is the current SARAL login URL?
student.maharashtra.gov.in/stud_db/users/login is the current portal for 2025-26 data entry onward.
What credentials do schools use to log in to SARAL?
Schools use their assigned UDISE code as part of their login credentials.
Where do I access older SARAL student data?
Data from academic years up to 2024-25 is accessed through the separate Old Student Portal link, not the current integrated portal.
Conclusion
Maharashtra’s move to merge SARAL with UDISE+ means schools no longer maintain two separate student databases — one login, one data entry process, feeding both systems. The main friction point schools hit is using outdated links or templates from before the integration, so bookmarking the current portal and downloading fresh templates each cycle avoids most login and upload issues.
